Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District

827 E 6th Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204-2603
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 586 students in Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
Public School in Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (AZ)
# Schools
1 School
2,478 Schools
# Students
586 Students
1,110,658 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
62,141 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 601 school districts in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (AZ)
#39 out of 618 school districts
(Top 10%)
62%
34%
73%
40%
40-44%
24%
(2022-23)
14.3%
41.2%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
5%
% Asian
8%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
49%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
73%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $2,002 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,558. The school district revenue/student has declined by 78% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,212 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AZ)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$12,837 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,727 MM
Revenue / Student
$2,002
$11,558
Spending / Student
$9,212
$11,459

Best Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Happy Valley School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7140 W Happy Valley Rd
Mesa, AZ 85204
(623) 376-2900
Gr: K-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District?
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District manages 1 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District?
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District is ranked #37 out of 601 school districts in Arizona (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arizona school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District?
73% of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District?
Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What is Happy Valley School Inc. (79081) School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,212 is less than the state median of $11,459. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 10% in AZ
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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